Re:For Jill and Rhea - Cardioogist Visit in Hamilton

[Guest guest]

Hi All:

My daughter had her cardiology app't and it was rather a let down. This

doctor does not have the clinic skills of a Dr. Grubb at all, and is

definitely more a researcher than a clinician. The time was spent with

history taking and no further tests or changes in medication were made

by him as he preferred to continue with the regimen Dr. Grubb had

initiated. I had expected him to be more informative re how the

condition progresses or what we could expect, but he was not and did not

make plans for further cardiac assessment. I did get the sense that if

my daughter had not been on a medication regimen he would have initiated

one, but he did not discuss other possible treatments or even lifestyle

adjustments he thought might help. We have another app't in 6 weeks

time. I was surprised that he did not examine my dtr.'s loose joints or

even listen to heart sounds so this does not bode well as far as his

depth of interest. Found the whole appointment rather confusing and with

no real direction in what he deemed necessary as far a further

investigation.

I did learn that he is knowledgeable and cognizant about effects of

dysautonomia and has facilities and ability to do tilt table testing and

the monitoring that goes with it. I was disappointed that more

information was not provided despite my numerous questions. He has only

been at his present position and in Canada for 2 years, previously was

in Columbia. I am hopefull that he will have a better handle on things

when he has had time to digest the consult notes and chart info I

provided him with, however he seems a very laid back kind of guy.

Am disappointed that we did not receive further clarification re cardiac

status and issues my dtr. has.

Regards, Bernie

[Guest guest]

Hi All:

My daughter had her cardiology app't and it was rather a let down. This

doctor does not have the clinic skills of a Dr. Grubb at all, and is

definitely more a researcher than a clinician. The time was spent with

history taking and no further tests or changes in medication were made

by him as he preferred to continue with the regimen Dr. Grubb had

initiated. I had expected him to be more informative re how the

condition progresses or what we could expect, but he was not and did not

make plans for further cardiac assessment. I did get the sense that if

my daughter had not been on a medication regimen he would have initiated

one, but he did not discuss other possible treatments or even lifestyle

adjustments he thought might help. We have another app't in 6 weeks

time. I was surprised that he did not examine my dtr.'s loose joints or

even listen to heart sounds so this does not bode well as far as his

depth of interest. Found the whole appointment rather confusing and with

no real direction in what he deemed necessary as far a further

investigation.

I did learn that he is knowledgeable and cognizant about effects of

dysautonomia and has facilities and ability to do tilt table testing and

the monitoring that goes with it. I was disappointed that more

information was not provided despite my numerous questions. He has only

been at his present position and in Canada for 2 years, previously was

in Columbia. I am hopefull that he will have a better handle on things

when he has had time to digest the consult notes and chart info I

provided him with, however he seems a very laid back kind of guy.

Am disappointed that we did not receive further clarification re cardiac

status and issues my dtr. has.

Regards, Bernie

[Guest guest]

> Am disappointed that we did not receive further clarification re

cardiac

> status and issues my dtr. has.

That's a bummer, Bernie! Let's hope things improve.

Love Lana